Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Keeping Patient Data Healthy

Built, developed, secured, and maintained by GDIT, the Chronic Condition Warehouse (CCW) is one of the largest sources of health information in the world. Comprised of billions of rows of data, the CCW is an invaluable asset to healthcare research and analysis.

Research, powered by deep analytics.

At the heart of the Chronic Condition Warehouse is the VRDC: Virtual Research Data Center. The VRDC provides powerful analytic tools and allows authorized contractors and researchers to access and analyze the healthcare data virtually and securely. Integrating seamlessly with CMS’s own website, the service allows users to quickly assess their cohorts. Improving workflow, reducing costs, deepening insights.